Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
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Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker by Harden. Particularly a real heavy duty mission style rocker along with its actual weight. Slatted arms and a tapestry covering the seat. ...
Tapestry, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back cushions. Meas...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26.5"W x 28"D x 35.25"H. Seat height: 16.5". Arm h...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cus...
Leather, Oak
Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
Beech
L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
L. & J. G Stickley Signed 1900 Missiom Oak Rocking Chair in Original Not Restoted Condition.. Very Good Condition with No Issues
Upholstery, Wood
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with custom uphol...
Upholstery, Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s. Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest. The rocking cha...
Leather, Oak
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...
Bentwood
Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts & Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts & Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair....
Wood
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new leather seat and padding. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged joints. Very comf...
Brass
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having...
Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstere...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat. Measures: 26"W x 3...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2005 Solid cherry wood frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original bla...
Leather, Cherry
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measu...
Leather, Oak
Matti Savijärvi, 1920's unique tree root rocking chair
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture that will add character and charm to any home. This vintage rocking chair is a true t...
Wood
Harden Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Harden Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Measures:...
Upholstery, Oak
Sculpted Walnut Studio Craft Drafting Stool, Signed 1978
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Artist signed, La Bounty 1978. This artist made drafting stool is a true piece of woodworking art. Beautifully crafted out of the most gorgeously grained, solid walnut. The expert...
Walnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 19.25"W ...
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Faux Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 2...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak sewing rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 17"W x 23.25"D ...
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with tan leather seat. Measures: 17.25"W x 24.75"D x 31.25"H. Seat h...
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane seat, ladderback exposed dowel joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...
Cane, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair by Harden - Stickley era W7860 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Large Arm Rocker by Hardin. Made in the early 1900s, the chair features slats on each side. The chair cushions have been reupholstered using the fine...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2" This antique rocking chair, crafted by RH Conant’s Sons around 1...
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with William Morris style uphols...
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 17"W x 23.75"D x...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholste...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather...
Leather, Oak
Antique Stickley-style Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique rocking chair with suede cushion. Manufactured under the influence of Gustav Stickley's iconic Craftsman style, the chair is made of solid quarter sewn white oak with a suede...
Metal
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measur...
Upholstery, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 24.25"W x ...
Upholstery, Oak
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
Fabric, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back ...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 26" W x 29" D x 16" Seat height x 23.5" Arm height.
Oak
SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather This is a great looking Gustav Stickley early rocking chair with...
Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2007 Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original brown leath...
Leather, Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with custom uphol...
Upholstery, Oak
Victorian Arts and Crafts Pressback Oak & Needlepoint Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Arts and Crafts Style Pressback Oak and Needlepoint Upholstered Rocking Chair in great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 31" in depth and 36"...
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Designer: L. & L. G. Stickley Manufacturer: L. & L. G. Stickley Materials: Tiger Oak, New Italian Leather Upholstery Crafted by L. & J.G....
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl upholstere...
Upholstery, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period spindle rocking chair By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, wit...
Upholstery, Oak
Sam Maloof Style Solid Spalted Maple and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern studio crafted rocking chair In the manner of Sam Maloof or George Nakashima USA, Early 21st Century Sculpted solid spalted maple, with woven leather seat. ...
Leather, Maple
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and ...
Oak, Upholstery
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 26.25"...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of. A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
Oak
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2" A classic example of early 20th-century American craftsmanship, th...
Oak
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique item, quality...
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat. Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
Leather, Oak
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Mohair, Sweden, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green mohair rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s. Seat Height (inches): 20” Arm Height (inches): 24.75" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Mohair, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures:...
Upholstery, Oak
Rocking Chair & Travel Confessional from Baker and Co, 1930s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Travel Confessional and rocking-chair in limed oak signed William Baker and Co, England 1920. The confessional part, openwork in its upper part, has a shelf, dimensions 145 cm high, ...
Oak
Italian Rocking Folding Chair, Fruitwood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a "dolce far niente" under a porch, or for a beautiful gir...
Fruitwood
Oak Rocking Chair WIth Seagrass Seat By Dicon Nance
Located in Petworth, GB
Oak rocking chair with seagrass seat By Dicon Nance Signd DN St Ives Circa 1950 Height 112cm Width 64cm Depth 78cm. Seat Height 44cm DICON NANCE 1909 - 2002 (Richard Willia...
Seagrass, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rocking Chair with Green Leather Seat, 20th Century
Located in Göteborg, SE
Step back in time with this exquisite early 20th-century rocking chair, an elegant representation of the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted from rich mahogany wood, the chair featur...
Leather, Mahogany
Scandinavian Pine Wood And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in ECHT, NL
A Scandinavian pine rocking chair from the late 70s This comfortable chair features a solid, pine wooden frame with a seat and backrest in cognac leather. Organic, rounded shapes wi...
Leather, Pine